{"product_id":"samuil-marshak-what-an-absent-minded-man-1956-маршак-вот-какой-рассеянный","title":"Marshak, S. Ya. The Polymath (Vot kakoy rasseyannyy), 1956. Illustrated by A. Kanevsky. In Russian.","description":"\u003cp\u003eМаршак С. Я.\u003cbr\u003eВот какой рассеянный. \/ Иллюстрации А. Каневского.\u003cbr\u003eМосква : Детгиз (Государственное издательство детской литературы), 1956.\u003cbr\u003e13 с. : ил. ; 28 см. (Для дошкольного возраста). Мягкая издательская обложка.\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003eMarshak, Samuil.\u003cbr\u003eThe Polymath. \/ Illustrated by A. Kanevsky.\u003cbr\u003eMoscow : Detgiz, 1956.\u003cbr\u003e13 pp. : ill. ; 28 cm. (For Preschool Age). Original softcover. In Russian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1956 edition of Samuil Marshak's timeless masterpiece, The Polymath (often translated as \"The Absent-Minded Fellow from Basseynaya Street\"), is a quintessential example of mid-century Soviet children's book design. Published by the legendary Detgiz, this volume is brought to life through the dynamic and humorous illustrations of Aminadav Kanevsky (1898–1976), a People's Artist of the USSR. Kanevsky’s artistic interpretation of the eccentric protagonist is considered one of the most iconic in the history of the poem, perfectly capturing the rhythm, wit, and frantic energy of Marshak’s verse. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the character's chaotic morning, including the arrangement of his misplaced garments—from the frying pan used as a hat to the gloves on his feet—and his surreal journey inside a stationary railway carriage.\u003cbr\u003eThe large 28 cm format and the high-quality lithographic feel of the 1950s printing allow Kanevsky's expressive line work and vibrant characterizations to shine. This specific mid-1950s release appeared during the Khrushchev Thaw, a period that saw a revitalized focus on high-quality artistic production for children. Across its 13 pages, the book serves as both a linguistic delight for young readers and a visual treasure for collectors of Soviet graphic art. As a primary source for the study of the collaboration between the \"King of Children's Verse\" and a master of Soviet caricature, this softcover edition is a sought-after rarity. It remains a definitive representation of the cultural pedagogical standards of the era, reflecting the enduring appeal of the hero from Basseynaya Street in his most classic visual form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43963132117034,"sku":"EB-306321600154","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_aca012d6-53bc-49f5-adcb-d4810a107170.jpg?v=1768161687","url":"https:\/\/stanzararebooks.com\/products\/samuil-marshak-what-an-absent-minded-man-1956-%d0%bc%d0%b0%d1%80%d1%88%d0%b0%d0%ba-%d0%b2%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%ba%d0%b0%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%b9-%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%81%d1%81%d0%b5%d1%8f%d0%bd%d0%bd%d1%8b%d0%b9","provider":"Stanza Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}